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It is believed to be the oldest vineyard in France, developed by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, the Lord of Maugiron is said to have divided his estate between his two daughters, one brunette and the other blonde, hence the distinction between the two slopes that has remained to this day. Curiously, the appellation has only been fully recognised (as capable of producing exceptional wines) since the 1980s.
The vineyard now covers a total of 225 hectares. Two hillsides above Ampuis are particularly renowned: the Côte Blonde, facing south-east, with sandy, slate and limestone soils, produces wines that are softer than those of the Côte Brune, facing south and south-west, with clay and iron oxide soils that produce more severe wines. According to legend, in the Middle Ages, Lord Maugiron divided his land between his two daughters, one brunette and the other blonde.
The wines are exclusively red. The main grape variety is Syrah, which can be supplemented with up to 20% Viognier, which, it should be noted, is a white grape variety. The latter adds a certain smoothness and complements the aromatic palette. Côte Rôtie wines are full-bodied and elegant, ageing admirably well. Further information is available on the website:
The vineyard now covers a total of 225 hectares. Two hillsides above Ampuis are particularly renowned: the Côte Blonde, facing south-east, with sandy, slate and limestone soils, produces wines that are softer than those of the Côte Brune, facing south and south-west, with clay and iron oxide soils that produce more severe wines. According to legend, in the Middle Ages, Lord Maugiron divided his land between his two daughters, one brunette and the other blonde.
The wines are exclusively red. The main grape variety is Syrah, which can be supplemented with up to 20% Viognier, which, it should be noted, is a white grape variety. The latter adds a certain smoothness and complements the aromatic palette. Côte Rôtie wines are full-bodied and elegant, ageing admirably well. Further information is available on the website: